Your Embarrassing Beauty Questions — Answered

We all have questions about our less-than-perfect bodies that make us feel self-conscious. Why do I suddenly have facial hair? What's with those bumps on my behind? Well, now you can stop blushing. We consulted the experts and found answers behind 10 cringe-worthy beauty conundrums.

"What can I do about the whiskers that have suddenly sprouted on my chin? They're uncool, unfeminine, and so annoying!"

"What can I do about the whiskers that have suddenly sprouted on my chin? They're uncool, unfeminine, and so annoying!"

“A gentle yet firm tweeze is the way to go,” says Molly R. Stern, Los Angeles-based celebrity makeup artist. Use a sharp-angled tweezer, grasp the hair as close to the base as you can, and tug. Be careful not to pinch the skin and don’t dig under it to remove any hair left behind.

If you’ve got more than a few hairs, see your doctor. Polycystic ovarian syndrome, a disorder characterized by high levels of male hormones, or an adrenal gland problem could be to blame, says Doris J. Day, MD, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at New York University. If you’re moderately hairy (meaning you tidy your brows or upper lip monthly), there’s not much you can do to escape genetics.

"My pubic hair is almost completely gray. Is it safe for me to color it?"

"My pubic hair is almost completely gray. Is it safe for me to color it?"

The answer is yes, thanks to products like betty and Smart Bikini Colour, made specifically for “the hair down there.” “To be safe, don’t start any lower than your pubic bone and work your way up to the hairline,” says Mia Markey, owner of Studio 9 Hair Design in Cold Spring, New York. “Also, steer clear of products made with harsh chemicals such as peroxide or ammonia.” betty, for instance, is water-based and uses gentle ingredients, such as henna, chamomile, and lemongrass. And don’t overdo it: Only color as often as you would the hair on your head.